Day after delimitation commission proposal, PAGD meets in Jammu
Jammu: A day after delimitation commission drafted a proposal for creation of seven more assembly seats, six in Jammu and one in Kashmir province, an important meeting of Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) has started at the Jammu residence of National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) former […]
‘Significant Rise’ In Night Temperature As Chillai-e-Kalan Begins
Srinagar: There was “significant” improvement in minimum temperature in J&K and Ladakh but most places continued to reel under sub-zero conditions as the 40-day long harsh part of the winter started on Tuesday. Weatherman said that “gradual” rise was expected in the night temperatures in coming days due to approaching “feeble” Western Disturbance. A meteorological […]
Ashes series: Australia take 2-0 lead over England
Australia took a 2-0 lead in the five-Test Ashes series today by beating England by 275 runs and all but ensured the century-old urn will remain Down Under. Set 468 runs to win, England were bowled out for 192 with 21 overs remaining on the final day of play in the Day/Night Test at Adelaide […]
UK says Covid-19 situation ‘extremely difficult’ as Omicron variant sweeps Europe
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday he would take more steps to slow the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant if needed, after the Netherlands began a fourth lockdown and as other European nations consider Christmas restrictions. Speaking after UK media reported Britain might impose new curbs after Christmas, Johnson said the situation […]
Two Hundred Omicron Cases Reported In India So Far, 5,326 New COVID-19 Cases
Maharashtra and Delhi have recorded 54 cases of Omicron variant each, while Telangana registered 20 cases, Karnataka 19, Rajasthan 18, Kerala 15 and Gujarat 14 cases. The ministry data updated on Tuesday also stated that India recorded 5,326 new cases of coronavirus infections, the lowest in 581 days, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,47,52,164, while […]
Power employees call off strike in J&K
Jammu: Protesting employees of the Power Development Department in Jammu and Kashmir have called off their strike after written assurance from the administration to put on hold the proposed merger of PDD with Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCI). An official team led by Divisional commissioner Ragav Langar and ADGP Mukesh Singh held fresh […]
DDC B’la visits Amargarah Power Grid Station
Inspects ongoing work pace of the project BARAMULLA, DECEMBER 20: With an aim of providing smooth electricity to people more especially in winters, the District Development Commissioner (DDC) Baramulla, Bhupinder Kumar today paid visit to Amargarah Power Grid Station where he inspected the ongoing work pace which is under augmentation process from 92.5 MVA to […]
Div Com Kashmir inspects several grid stations at Anantnag
ANANTNAG, DECEMBER 20: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole visited several grid stations in Anantnag today. Inspecting the grid station at Sarnal, the Div Com was apprised that the station is functioning normally. He was informed that service delivery is being carried out as per schedule. The Div Com interacted with the on […]
Director Handicrafts & Handloom inspects Handicrafts Exhibition at Dilli Haat
Attends BOD meeting of Indian Silk Promotion council NEW DELHI, DECEMBER 20: The Director Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir today took stock of the ongoing Handicrafts exhibition organized by the Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom Kashmir in association with Development Commissioner Handicrafts Government of India at Dilli Haat INA Market, New Delhi. The 15-Day Exhibition of Handicrafts and […]
100% electricity to be restored by tomorrow: LG
Says some people don’t want change on ground, Govt committed to ensure 24 hours electricity in next 5 years. Srinagar, Dec 20: Admitting that the people have suffered immensely in the last two days due to the strike called by the Power Development Department (PDD) employees, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that 100 […]